salary will be at least minimum wage, but it may be higher, depending on the type of work and skills required. The total federal work-study awarded depends on when a student applies, the level of need, and the funding level of a college. An undergraduate student is paid by the hour. A graduate student may be paid by the hour or receive a salary. No federal work-study student is paid by commission or fee. Working on campus usually means working for the school. Off-campus employers will usually be private nonprofit organizations or public agencies, and the work performed must be in the public interest. A student is limited as to the number of hours he can work. The amount a student can earn cannot exceed the total federal work-study award.Many students look at the tuition of a college and make assumptions about final cost. Students should apply to the schools that best fit their academic needs, make an application for financial aid, and find out what types of assistance are available. Then, and only then, should a student make a final decision based on all the facts....
